Karli Crocker
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
BetterVet
11.2023 - Current
- Effectively manage time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities.
- Maintain all aspects of company SUV and other daily equipment and tech. Schedule regular maintenance appointments, stock supplies, vaccines, medications and treats.
- Inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Compare differences in services and market pricing to identify client needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing client satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Collect and prepare samples from patients for laboratory testing
- Administer medications and vaccinations to a variety of animals as prescribed or instructed by veterinarian
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients by facilitating stress-free in-home visits for their pets with calm and patient demeanor and providing exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to clients
Vet Technician - Emergency and Critical Care
MassVet Referral Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians providing feedback regarding patients' status and progress towards goals of care plan.
- Administering care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries, and patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, clinical data, and patient responses to treatments. Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records. Alerted physician of diagnostic results and changes in patient condition.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as tracheostomy insertions or thoracentesis. Assisted in treatment plans, monitoring vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.Organized discharges and educated patients about continuing care requirements to boost long-term outcomes. Distributed medications in accordance with patients' medical charts and discharges.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their family members during times of stress, heightened emotions, and grieving th loss of a pet.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control protocols including proper handwashing techniques.
Vet Technician
Boston Vet Care
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as proper nutrition, grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
- Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health. Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology. Collecting ear swabs for cytology and urine for urinalysis. Collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
- SQ, IM, IV injections, fluid administration, vaccines, eye and ear medications, transdermal medications etc as directed by doctor.
- Shaved, scrubbed, and prepped animals for surgery. IV catheter placement, and intubation. Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes. Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration. Educated clients on administration methods.
- Managed patient records including entering data into computer system, filing paperwork and updating information.
- Maintained inventory control of medications and supplies by restocking shelves according to established protocols.
Vet Technician
Canyon Pet Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care. Collaborated with veterinary staff to ensure quality patient care was maintained at all times.
- Processed incoming calls from clients seeking advice or requesting appointments.
- Scheduled appointments for new patients as well as follow up visits for existing ones.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration. Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2026
Certification - Crime Scene Technician
Purdue Global Online
11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Strong Communication and organization Skills
- Collecting Medical History, vitals, and concerns to establish client and patient needs
- Restraint and handling cats, dogs, birds, rodents including chinchillas and hamsters, rabbits, and a few small reptiles
- General Anesthesia Recovery and Patient Discharge
- Dental, Spay and Neuter Surgeries
- X-ray including dental radiographs
- Medication Dispensing and labeling
- Suture Removal, nail trims, client education
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory, medical records, and inventory
- Intravenous injections, Subcutaneous Injections, Intramuscular injections
- Laboratory skills, diagnostic sampling, blood sampling, urinalysis techniques, Gram-stained slide preparation, tonometry, ear and skin sampling for cytology
- Recording and maintaining medical records and treatment notes
- Emergency and preventive care
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
BetterVet
11.2023 - Current
Vet Technician - Emergency and Critical Care
MassVet Referral Hospital
02.2023 - 09.2023
Vet Technician
Boston Vet Care
08.2021 - 04.2023
Vet Technician
Canyon Pet Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2021
Certification - Crime Scene Technician
Purdue Global Online
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Photography
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Purdue University
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